Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is at Kempton for the annual pre-Cheltenham workouts, featuring horses from the Nicholls, Henderson and Derham stables. Nick catches up with Nicky and Paul on this morning's workers, including Old Park Star, Jango Baie and No Drama This End. Also today, reflections on the Godolpin TIEA awards with winner Kieran Kourdache, Mason Paetel on his hopes foe the 2026 apprentice title, Tom Magnier on Coolmore's purchase of Kiwi stallion sensation Super Seth, and Pauline Cheboub on the rise and rise of Haras de Beaumont.

Josh in for Nick on Monday. We hear from Dan Skelton on the exciting Kabral Du Mathan and get his thoughts on Nicky Henderson’s bold call to run Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle. From Hong Kong, Zac Purton reflects on Ka Ying Rising’s remarkable 18th consecutive victory at Sha Tin Racecourse. There’s also insight from Neil King on Lookaway, and Lucy Wadham discusses what’s next for Jax Junior. Plus, further reaction from Simone Meloni at the Godolphin Industry Thoroughbred Awards.

Nick reflects in this special episode on an extraordinary night at Southwell to witness Constitution Hill's storming and highly charged return to the track before a capacity crowd. He examines the significance of the performance itself and the night as a whole with owner Michael Buckley, trainer Nicky Henderson, ARC CEO Martin Cruddace, sponsor Adam Baylis from SBK, trainer of the runner-up Kevin Philippart de Foy, Timeform's Dan Barber, Marcus Armytage from the Daily Telegraph, BHA COO Richard Wayman as well as racegoers at the Nottinghamshire track. With thanks to Racetech and ITV for commentaries.

Nick is joined by Racing Post award-winning writer Jonathan Harding to canter through the racing headlines. In a packed show, they are joined first by Clifford Lee, the rider who suffered a life threatening injury in a bike accident last October, but who now has his sights set on a return for the beginning of the Flat turf season. Also today, trainer Martin Brassil issues a positive bulletin on Gold Cup contender Fastorslow and runs through he remainder of his interesting Festival squad, while we hear from Fergal O'Brien on his runner in tonight's "Constitution Hill" race at Southwell, plus a number of his leading Cheltenham contenders. Meanwhile, Fiona Needham tells us that she might have another stable flag bearer on her hands in tomorrow's Eider Chase, and French-based Noel George makes encouraging noises about the chances of Allure in Kempton's Adonis Hurdle. Nick also checks in with Henry Dwyer as he's about to saddle two in the Tasmanian Oaks at Launceston, and he has news of his European Squad for 2026.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for another edition of the popular daily racing podcast. First up today, trainer Ralph Beckett on the stalemate at the heart of racing's governance. Also on today's show, owner Max McNeill gets excited about Grand National and Bobby Chase contender Three Card Brag and his Cheltenham hopeful No Drama This End. Plus, Josh Guerriero on what the spring might look like for the talented Jagwar, Rob Stephens on his stable star Caballero Cliff, David Egan visits Arizona Blaze at the Irish National Stud, and Kevin Phillipart de Foy on trying to spoil Constitution Hill's party.